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Former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are nearing an agreement for Jackson to become the head coach of their football program.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Jackson had an on-campus interview recently and the both are expected to come together in the near future to finalize the details of Jackson’s contract.
The 38-year-old would replace Lee Hull, who was dismissed earlier this month after an underwhelming 1-11 season.
Jackson, who retired as a member of the Eagles after the 2023 season, made the Pro Bowl in three of his eight seasons with the team. Jackson became the first player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors at two different positions — kick returner and wide receiver.
In 95 career games with the Eagles, he ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35). As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132), third in punt return yards (1,296), and is tied for the team’s all-time lead in punt return touchdowns with four.
Information from ESPN was used in this report.